B. Intense Balenciaga
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Warmly received so far — a woody, fruity composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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B. Balenciaga Intense by Balenciaga is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women. B. Balenciaga Intense was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Domitille Michalon Bertier. Top notes are Blueberry, Green Tea and Soybean; middle note is Night blooming Cereus; base notes are Cedar and Mahogany. The B. Balenciaga perfume line was established when designer Alexander Wang became the creative director of fashion house Balenciaga. The first B. Balenciaga fragrance was introduced in October 2014 as a sharp, green and aromatic fragrance with floral and woody tones. B. Balenciaga Skin, its smoother and gentler interpretation, was launched in April 2015. B. Balenciaga Intense comes out in fall 2016.B. Balenciaga Intense is an intense and cool woody fragrance with refreshing fruity accents. Notes of green tea and blueberries at the opening are accompanied by the floral heart of queen of the night and the woody base of cedar.It is available in a dark pink bottle with black details of the original shape as a 50 and 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Cedar
Cedar, sourced from various species of coniferous trees, exudes a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and wood smoke. Its scent is both comforting and grounding, reminiscent of old libraries or the quiet solitude of a forest. This versatile note has long been favored for its ability to blend seamlessly into complex compositions without overpowering other ingredients.
Mahogany
Mahogany, with its deep and warm scent profile, originates from the tropical hardwood trees native to Central and South America. Its aroma is reminiscent of a sunlit woodshop, imbued with notes of resinous sweetness and a subtle hint of vanilla, making it an essential element in perfumery.
Blueberry
Blueberry is more than just a fruit note; it evokes the burst of freshness and subtle tartness found in ripe berries. This versatile scent can be derived from natural essences or recreated synthetically, offering perfumers a vibrant palette to work with beyond its seasonal availability.
Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Founding perfumer · 13 fragrances · French
Domitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007. Her portfolio includes Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb, Van Cleef & Arpels' Midnight in Paris, and Marc Jacobs Perfect, developed for houses including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Dior, and Lancôme. She draws on cooking, art, travel, and reading, transcribing words and memories into scent through a personal library of accords she has built over her career.
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